Three Wine Company Old Vines Field Blend Review
Field blends are made with grapes all grown in the same vineyard, harvested at the same time, and fermented together at the winery. Most blends are harvested and fermented separately, then later blended together. This latter method gives the winemaker more control over the final product, but those rare field blends showcase terroir in a more interesting way.
Wine review by: Jessyca Frederick |
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About this Wine
Wine: 2018 Old Vines Field Blend
Blend: 77% Zinfandel, 11% Petite Sirah, 9% Carignane, 3% Alicante Bouschet
Region: Lodi, Contra Costa County, California
Retail price: $24
I consumed it: February 2022
My source: The Sunset Magazine Wine Club by Wine Access
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From this wine club: The Sunset Magazine Wine Club by Wine Access
From this winery: Three Wine Company
Region: Lodi, Contra Costa, California
Wine color/style: Red wine
Grape variety or blend: Red blend
Tasting notes: Spice, Oak, Red fruit, Black fruit, Smoky
Old Vines Field Blend: What I think
I liked this. I drink a lot of Zinfandel and other California "red blends" (not the sweet ones) and what I especially like about this field blend — a type of blend I have a soft spot for — is that it embodies all of the best qualities of those grapes — a bit of spice, a bit of oak, some red fruit, some black fruit, a touch of smokiness… without being a punch in the mouth. The tannins are soft and approachable, with just a fine grit to coat the tongue.
Field blends are made with grapes all grown in the same vineyard, harvested at the same time, and fermented together at the winery. Most blends are harvested and fermented separately, then later blended together. This latter method gives the winemaker more control over the final product, but those rare field blends showcase terroir in a more interesting way.
Last updated: March 20, 2023
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